What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes is a chronic disease and requires lifelong treatment, although there is no permanent treatment for this disease, patients can continue their normal lives by taking necessary precautions such as a balanced diet, lifestyle modifications, and regular exercises. Treatment in diabetes aims to keep blood sugar levels within normal limits. Good patient-physician cooperation and education on diabetes are the most important elements of the treatment. Diabetes additionally referred to as blood sugar, is a condition that occurs when the glucose level in the blood is excessive. Glucose in the blood is the main energy source and insulin (hormone) produced by the pancreas in the body helps the glucose taken from the foods consumed to be transported to the blood cells. Glucose is mostly taken from carbohydrates, proteins, fatty foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes, sugar, and sugar products. In some cases, the body may not produce enough insulin or no...